sheet

Definition

  • noun: a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something
  • noun: a broad piece of cloth
  • verb: to cover with a sheet
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: sail, sheet piling

Examples

  • When he staggered out of the bar, he was 'three sheets to the wind'.

  • We used 'sheets' to protect the furniture when we painted.

  • He slid between the 'sheets' and went to sleep.

Movie quotes

  • (..) a la pared. They're against the wall already! Oh, you're so damn smart, you read it. A goddamn crib sheet. You almost blew it. You sure didn't help much. You can't do anything without a crib sheet. For God's sake, (..)
    1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid